Uganda: Kaziimba Urges National Unity As Uganda Marks 49 Years Since Luwum's Martyrdom

Uganda: Kaziimba Urges National Unity As Uganda Marks 49 Years Since Luwum's Martyrdom

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, the Most Rev Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has called on Ugandans to embrace unity and love for one another as the country prepares to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of Janani Luwum.

Troubled Uganda Remembers Modern Martyr

President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has used the forty ninth anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom to defend his government’s controversial human rights’ record. Speaking at the slain cleric’s resting place in Wii-Gweng, Mucwini, Kitgum District on February 16, Museveni said that Luwum was assassinated by a leader given to hard power, who he contrasted with the rule of his own National Resistance Movement (NRM). “Idi Amin’s mistake …

Amin’s First Mistake Was Seizing Power by Force - Museveni

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday led Ugandan’s in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom in Kitgum District, honoring his courage, faith, and ultimate sacrifice during the brutal regime of former dictator Idi Amin. The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni. The National Event, under the theme “Anchored in Christ for Stability, Pe…

Museveni Honours Archbishop Janani Luwum’s Martyrdom, Warns Against Intimidation

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Monday joined thousands of Ugandans in Kitgum District to commemorate the 49th anniversary of the martyrdom of Archbishop Janani Luwum, paying tribute to his courage, faith and sacrifice during the brutal regime of former dictator Idi Amin. The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni, as the nation gathered under the theme: “Anchored in Chr…

President Museveni honors Archbishop Janani Luwum’s Martyrdom, Tells Leaders To Persuade Not Intimidate People - The Witness Uganda

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni today led Ugandans in commemorating the 49th anniversary of Archbishop Janani Luwum’s martyrdom in Kitgum District, honoring his courage, faith, and ultimate sacrifice during the brutal regime of former dictator Idi Amin. The President was accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni. The National Event, under the theme “Anchored in Christ for Stability, Peace a…

Uganda pauses to remember Archbishop Janani Luwum

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